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"Donkey Riding" is a traditional work song or sea shanty originally sung in Canada, Scotland and the Northeastern United States. It has also become popular as a children's song.[1] The earliest written record of the song dates to 1857.[2] The tune and words are an adaptation of "Highland Laddie".[1] It is generally, but not universally,[2] agreed that the "donkey" of the song title is a reference to the steam donkey, a kind of general-purpose steam engine.[3] Stan Hugill, a sea-music historian, said that he had been informed that the song was also sung in the Gulf Ports as well as being popular at sea.[4]RecordingsRecordings of this song include: - The Black Family on their self-titled album
- Great Big Sea on the albums Play and Road Rage[5]
- Rick Jones, Julie Stevens and Jonathan Cohen on Songs from Play School
- The Travellers on The Travellers Sing for Kids
- Wade Hemsworth on Folk Songs of the Canadian North Woods
References1. ^1 CSU Fresno Ballad Index
2. ^1 Douglas Coombes (1974) Songs for singing together: fifty songs from around the world taken from the BBC's music programme for schools 'Singing Together' , BBC Publications
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.alliancemusic.com/product.cfm?iProductID=786 |title=Alliance Music Publications Inc. - Donkey Riding |publisher=Alliancemusic.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-31}}
4. ^Shantypedia
5. ^"Great Big Sea Embraces Stylistic Mix" (June 14, 1997) Billboard p.46
External links- {{YouTube|id=-zJlceN-Wd8|title="Donkey Riding"}}
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